Hint of Love (2020)

In the bustling epicurean world of Seattle lies Keyner and Smith, a prestigious cookbook publisher famed for its aspirational coffee table cookbooks. At its heart is Becky Bayer, a Cordon Bleu trained cooking connoisseur, revered not only for her expansive culinary knowledge but her meticulous attention to authenticity. Her dreams of partnership hinge on her latest challenge - elevating the next cookbook of celebrity TV chef and widowed father, Will Fryer, a man more renowned for his fame than his culinary finesse. Fryer, revered by his fans but scorned by culinary critics, including Becky's boyfriend, Robert Flannigan, stumbled into the world of cooking out of necessity – to conjure easy, palatable meals for his young son, David. His penchant for shortcuts, canned ingredients, and quick solutions defy Becky's strict standards of authenticity. With both their reputations at stake, Becky and Will embark on a tumultuous culinary journey, their contrasting visions and personalities clashing as fiercely as the flavors in their dishes. Will's decision to focus on Southwest cuisine, a nod to his childhood spent in New Mexico and coincidentally, Becky’s family origin, adds another layer to their shared challenge. Becky, who dreams of opening a restaurant centered around this cuisine, finds herself at odds with Will's interpretation of it. As they attempt to reconcile their differences and elevate Will's cookbook, they might just uncover that their contrasting worlds could make for a perfect blend, in cooking and love alike. In the heart of the culinary battlefield where tradition meets innovation, Hint of Love explores the tantalizing dance between contrasting flavors and personalities. Will Becky and Will manage to merge their distinct cooking styles into a harmonious cookbook? Or will they discover that their journey is not just about food, but also about finding missing ingredients in their own lives?

Hint of Love is a comedy movie featuring Debs Howard.

Hint of Love is currently streaming on DIRECTV and Hoopla.